Each act will be featured in prime time broadcast hours throughout 2019 on 2fm with specially produced Studio 8 sessions and online support across all 2fm social networks.

2fm Rising chairman and Music Director Alan Swan said:

“The Rising list is a culmination of an amazing 2018 for all of 2fm’s music projects, from our live events with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, to our CEOL album which reached over 350,000 students across the country, to our 2fm Rising stage at Other Voices, the strength of this year’s list previews what an exciting year lies ahead for the Irish music industry, the 12 acts are a pulsating mix of genres. Each act will be featured in primetime broadcast hours throughout 2019 on 2fm with specially produced Studio 8 sessions and online support across all 2fm social networks. A ‘2fm Rising Live’ live tour will also be announced in 2019.